The Glove Hand & Wall Work
In todays video, Coach Phil discusses the importance of proper glove-hand mechanics, and demonstrates the best way to fix glove-hand problems!
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The Throw Zone For Movement Pitches
Lately we’ve talked a lot about the throw zone and how important it is to establish and maintain a solid, non moving one. We’ve really only talked about fastballs up until this point, but what about the movement pitches? Today, Coach Phil discusses the throw zone for each movement pitch!
Read MoreSpin Rate & Release “Point”
Lately we have been getting a ton of follower questions about how the ball is supposed to spin, as well as requests to discuss the release “point” when pitching. Different pitches will have different spins and releases, but in today’s video post, Coach Phil discusses these questions in regards to the fastball
Read MoreSpeed & Command: The Importance of the Throw Zone
In today’s video post, Coach Phil elaborates further on the importance of establishing and maintaining a solid throw zone, particularly when it comes to achieving maximum speed and command
Read MoreWhy Won’t The Ball Go Where I Want It To Go?
Before each of my pitching lessons (especially when we meet for the very first time), I ask my students what they struggle with the most. Other than wanting to throw harder (which I gave my opinion on in last week’s post) the most common response I get goes something like this: “When I throw my…
Read MoreWhy You Should Stop Saying “Release Point”
“Release point” is very common universal terminology across pretty much all pitching styles. I’m sure you’ve all heard it, said it, and worried about yours being “off.” While there is technically a precise moment in time and spot in the air when the ball breaks contact with your fingers, I believe that thinking about this “point” can be counterproductive.
Read MoreCommand is Located in the Throw Zone
In today’s video, I’ll be discussing what you need to focus on in order to gain greater command of your pitches.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Forearm Fire
Forearm fire is the terminology that we at Fastpitch Power use to describe the proper release of the ball in windmill pitching. Some of you may have heard part of it referred to as “internal rotation,” describing the positioning and movement of the pitching arm, elbow, and wrist as they travel down the back side of the arm circle and move through the throw zone. It’s a natural and powerful movement, and we believe it is critical to pitching with maximum velocity and command while minimizing the chance of injury. Because forearm fire utilizes the arm’s natural articulation together with gravity, many pitchers just do it without thinking about it. For those who don’t, it can be frustrating to learn. Today’s video provides a breakdown, and an explanation of its advantages over upward elbow snap, sometimes referred to as “hello elbow.”
Read MoreVideo: How to Establish your Throw Zone
In this video blog, Coach Phil will tell you what the throw zone, or runway is in windmill pitching, how to establish it, and why it’s so important to your delivery. Watch and learn!
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